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Cri$tyle's Wedding Photos

Crystle's Wedding Photos
By · November 14, 2008October 29, 2020
01
Tower of Love

The four-tier wedding cake was made with a cheesecake filling, a favorite of the Pompeys.

Read our exclusive interview with songwriter Crystal “Cri$tyle” Johnson »

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02
The Bloom Effect

The crimson-and-cream-themed wedding complemented the floral centerpieces.

Watch video of Q, formerly of 112, serenading Cri$tyle with Stevie Wonder’s “You and I” »

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03
Beautiful Bride

Crystal “Cri$tyle” Johnson is radiant in her princess-style dress.

“I don’t really do dresses so it was important for me to find something I was comfortable in.”

Read our exclusive interview with songwriter Crystal “Cri$tyle” Johnson »

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04
Ladies in Red

Flower girl, Kennedy Donaldson, and her mother and Cri$tyle’s personal assistant, Pamela Donaldson, maid of honor and Cri$tyle’s sister, Courtney Johnson, and friend Jameka Robinson.

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05
Isn’t She Lovely?

The ladies give good face as they shower Cri$tyle with love.

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06
Sisterhood

Cri$tyle and maid of honor and sister Courtney are all smiles.

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07
A Blessed Union

Cri$tyle prays with her bridesmaids before walking down the aisle.

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08
Hugs and Kisses

After their prayer, the ladies enjoy a group hug.

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09
Prim and Proper

Cri$tyle jokes around with her flower girl and cousin, Kennedy Donaldson.

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10
Circle of Brotherhood

Pompey and his groomsmen say a prayer before he marries his lovely bride.

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11
Till the End of Time

The Pompeys share their personal vows with one another.

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12
Kiss of Life

The newlyweds pucker up and show their public display of affection.

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13
All in the Family

The newlyweds are surrounded by their bridal party and family.

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14
The Sound of Music

The groom’s cake, a chocolate guitar covered with chocolate strawberries, was music to everyone’s palates.

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15
You and I

The newlyweds share their first dance to “Power of Love” by Celine Dione.

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16
When Two Are In Love

The newlyweds share a tender moment on the dance floor.

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17
Brotherly Love

Cri$tyle’s big brother Rufus, who escorted her down the aisle, shares a dance with his baby sis.

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18
The Way We Were

The bride’s sister and maid of honor Courtney signs well-wishes to her daughter and son-in-law on their message board, which was filled with images of them as children and as a couple.

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19
Kid N Play

Cri$tyle can’t resist having a little fun with the wedding cake.

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20
Food for Thought

Cri$style and Pompey enjoy their wedding cake.

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21
Sweet Tooth

Let them eat cake.

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22
Lovebirds

The newlyweds, who met when they were teenagers, say they are best friends.

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23
You and I

Pompey gets playful as he removes Cri$tyle’s garter.

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24
Toss It Up

Pompey practices his reach as he throws the garter to the next future groom.

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25
Single Ambition

Cri$tyle watches in awe as one determined sister leaps for a chance at eternal love.

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26
Look Into My Eyes

Cri$tyle only has eyes for hubby Jamal “J-Roc” Pompey, who casts a spell on his bride with their unity candles.

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27
Mrs. Pompey

The bride greets family and friends from her limo before heading off to Aspen for her honeymoon.

“What can I say? I love the cold.”

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28
Wedded Bliss

The Pompeys get silly in the back seat of their limo.

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29
How You Like My Style?

The bride jokes around as she gives herself one more once-over.

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30
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

Cri$tyle admires herself before becoming Mrs. Pompey.

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31
Circle of Brotherhood

Pompey and his groomsmen and ringbearer share a moment of prayer before he goes out to meet his new bride.

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32
Sophisticated Lady

Cri$tyle is pensive seconds before becoming Pompey’s new wife.

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33
Gift of Song

Quinnes “Q” Parker, formerly of the group 112, serenades Cri$tyle with Stevie Wonder’s “You and I.” The lovely bride penned songs for Q’s upcoming album.

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34
One Love

The soon-to-be newlyweds light their unity candle.

Read our exclusive interview with songwriter Crystal “Cri$tyle” Johnson »

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